5 Healthy Banana Recipes

February 14, 2014

Bananas have long been called “nature’s perfect food.” They’re chock full of vitamins and minerals, easily available year-round, and an ideal on-the-go snack. Besides being nutritious, bananas are delicious and easy to incorporate into your favorite dishes. Take a look at some of these a-“peel”-ing banana inspired recipes.

Crispy banana chips: Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper. Coat paper lightly with olive oil. Slice 4 ripe bananas into 1/4 inch pieces. Coat each slice in lemon juice and line the slices on the pan in a single layer. Bake at 210 degrees for 6 hours for a crispy, wholesome snack.

Dark chocolate banana bites: Cut two bananas into 1-inch slices. Freeze slices for 60 minutes. Heat 1 cup dark chocolate chips in the microwave or use a double-boiler until melted. Dip frozen banana slices into the melted chocolate right away and place coated slices on wax paper. Freeze for 10 more minutes to set, then serve.